Oakland Police Suspect Homicide In Union Official’s Death

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OAKLAND (AP) — Oakland police are investigating the death of a 64-year-old union official who they believe was the victim of a homicide.

Officer Holly Joshi told the San Francisco Chronicle that police discovered the body of Berresford “Berry” Bingham inside his home around 11:35 a.m. Tuesday. She said Bingham’s co-workers notified authorities after they had not heard from him for several days.

Police said the body showed signs of trauma, but a cause of death has not been determined. An autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday.

KCBS’ Tim Ryan Reports:

Officials Believe Oakland Union Official Was Murdered

Bingham was the political director of Local 616 of the Service Employees International Union. The union represents more than 13,500 public sector professional, clerical and technical employees in Alameda County.